Eric W. Johnston
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
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CRD#: 2428749
Professional summary
Eric William Johnston, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Georgetown, Delaware and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Salisbury, Maryland.
Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Eric has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. INFOCUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC (DBA), 318 E MAIN ST, SALISBURY, MD, START 12/01/05, FIXED INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, OWNER, 40HR/WK, COMMISSIONS 2. SALISBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, START 10/13/2011, 540 RIVERSIDE DR STE 10, SALISBURY, MD 21801, MEMBER, .1HR/WK. 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RCKG LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 31454 WINTERPLACE PARKWAY SALISBURY, MD 21804 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY START DATE: 01/2020 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / MANAGING MEMBER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWN PROPERTY THAT BUSINESS RENTS ; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DELEWARE FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTITUTE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 600 SOUTH HARRISON STREET WILMINGTON DE 19805; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TEACHING; START DATE: 8/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSTRUCTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TEACH CLASSES ON RETIREMENT PLANNING, SOCIAL SECURITY AND INVESTMENTS; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 12/2022 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GREATER SALISBURY COMMITTEE, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 200 WEST MAIN STREET, SALISBURY, MO, 21801, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 03/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: STEERING THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EASTERN SHORE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 200 E CHURCH STREET, SALISBURY, MD 21501, NATURE OF BUSINESS: CIVIC, START DATE: 09/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LEADERSHIP TRAINING, NETWORKING; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF WICOMICO PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 122 S. DIVISION STREET SALISBURY, MO 21801; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 08/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CONSULT AND ADVISE ON FUNDRAISING FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY; 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FINLAB CLUB FOR STUDENTS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: UNIVERSITY CLUB; START DATE: 10/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CLUB MANAGER/TRAINER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TRAIN STUDENTS ON THEIR EDUCATIONAL EMONEY SOFTWARE THAT THEY HAVE THROUGH THE LOCAL UNIVERSITY;
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2007
Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 25 Chestnut St, Georgetown, DE 19947Office #2: 31454 Winterplace Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21804RIA
CRD#: 105644
GEORGETOWN, DE
Current
January 1, 2004 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 31454 Winterplace Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21804Office #2: 25 Chestnut St, Georgetown, DE 19947BD
CRD#: 10299
Salisbury, MD
Past
January 1, 2004 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GEORGETOWN, DE
Past
June 12, 2001 - January 1, 2004
IFG ADVISORY SERVICES INC
RIA
CRD#: 105316
SALISBURY, MD
Past
January 1, 1999 - December 18, 2006
GENERATIONS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 121475
SALISBURY, MD
Past
January 1, 1996 - January 2, 2004
IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past
December 20, 1993 - January 1, 1996
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 22710
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(5/4/2022)
RR
California(1/4/2007)
RR
Colorado(1/9/2023)
RR
Connecticut(11/14/2023)
RR
Delaware(1/1/2004)
IAR
Delaware(3/21/2024)
RR
Florida(1/1/2004)
RR
Georgia(12/19/2016)
RR
Illinois(4/9/2020)
RR
Iowa(8/24/2021)
RR
Maine(5/11/2017)
RR
Maryland(1/1/2004)
IAR
Maryland(3/21/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(1/9/2023)
RR
Minnesota(5/23/2025)
RR
Missouri(2/20/2025)
RR
Montana(5/17/2022)
RR
New Jersey(1/9/2023)
RR
New York(6/9/2008)
RR
North Carolina(6/24/2016)
RR
Oregon(5/23/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/3/2016)
RR
South Carolina(9/24/2012)
RR
Texas(2/20/2025)
IAR
Texas(2/20/2025)
RR
Vermont(6/30/2004)
RR
Virginia(10/9/2007)
RR
West Virginia(5/18/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
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